Vocab Workshop

4. (adj.) having a ruddy complexion; of a naturally cheerful, confident, or optimistic outlook
6. (n.) the range, extent, or scope of something; in law, the scope or limit of what is provided in a statue
11. (n.) the quality of appearing to be true, real, likely, or probable
14. (n.) a group of people hired to applaud a performer or performance; enthusiastic or fawning admirers; an opera hat
16. (v.) to inform of, to make aware of by giving oral or written notice
18. (n.) a dictionary of a language; the special vocabulary of a person, group, or subject; a compendium
19. (v.) to cause to concentrate around two conflicting or contrasting positions; to cause light to vibrate in a pattern
20. (n.) a person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he or she owes allegiance; a subordinate or dependent; a servant (adj.) subservient

1. (v.) to darken or obscure; to confuse or bewilder
2. (n.) a miniature world or universe; a group or system viewed as the model of a larger group : or system
3. (n.) protection; patronage; sponsorship
5. (adj.) fond of or inclined to drink, absorbent
7. (n.) a confused struggle; a violent free-for-all; a tumultuous mingling
8. (adj.) very small, tiny: (n.) a lowercase letter
9. (adj.) given to tears or weeping; causing to shed tears; mournful, lugubrious
10. (n.) the policy or practice of treating or governing people in the manner of a father dealing with his children
12. (n.) an explanation or critical interpretation (especially of a text)
13. (v.) to pull up by the roots; to root out; uproot, or dislocate; to eliminate all traces of
15. (n.) a substandard or ungrammatical usage; a breach or etiquette; any impropriety or mistake
17. (adj.) originating in the country or region where found; native; inborn; inherent